043.5 Aftermath

[Corwin]

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[23:44] <Kotono> After seeing Romiel off, Jaela, Afina and Morniel return into Aurora. As you walk through the courtyard, "I hope you don't feel I took undue liberties in Barachiel's throne room." he states. Meanwhile, you can see Muirfinn coming out of Aurora proper. He has a golden sphere in one hand and a silvery flower in the other. Behind him follows several. Sylvie follows with a bemused look, Sage
[23:44] <Kotono> Vul'lath with a faint look of exasperation, Balyss with open interest on that flower, and Tepen with remarkable calm.
[23:45] <Jaela> "You are one of us," Jaela tells Morniel. "Your actions were on behalf of Aurora and the Crusade."
[23:45] <Muirfinn> "I'm telling you, the applications alone of this could be...oh. Hello. Afina! Just the woman I wanted to see. I found them! Sunfire and moonfire!" Muirfinn holds up the objects for her to see.
[23:46] <Afina> "It was commendable and I'm glad you did it," Afina tells Morniel proudly before hearing the magic word. Fluttering over to Muirfinn she looks eagerly at what mythical sources of fire he's gotten his scaly hands on!
[23:47] <Muirfinn> "With these, and your unprecedented skills, we should be able to unlock the Aurora's true potential!" Muirfinn says.
[23:47] <Kotono> The orb is full of golden flame. Afina feels immediately called to it, her hands growing hot and her eyes blazing - literally, starting to flicker with fire.
[23:48] <Afina> "Oh, I like this one the most!" Afina says, reaching up to the orb in Muirfinn's hand, "May I?" she asks sweetly, embers flicking off her fingertips.
[23:49] <Kotono> "Oh," Sylvie speaks up, "By the way, Ithea's restored," she adds in, "You can thank Sharess for that - apparently Ithea agreed to become one of her champions. Also, could I talk to you two sometime later?"
[23:49] <Muirfinn> "Of course!"
[23:49] <Afina> "Restored from what?" Afina asks distractedly, all focus on fire and she almost greedily takes the orb out of Muirfinn's grip to ogle.
[23:49] <Kotono> Morniel nods, "Other business already calls you. We'll talk again later." he says, stepping away.
[23:50] <Kotono> "Being a fire genasi," Sylvie explains, as...OOC: Make an K:A check real quick, Afina?
[23:50] <Afina> roll 1d20+30
[23:50] * Hatbot --> "Afina rolls 1d20+30 and gets 43." [1d20=13]
[23:50] <Jaela> It wasn't really calling to her, but Jaela nods at Morniel as he makes his escape.
[23:51] <Kotono> "Fascinating, isn't it," Balyss adds, her attention on the flower. "Let me see it again, Muirfinn?"
[23:52] <Afina> "Oooh, the flames of the sun itself! Yes, I'll need to study this, but... oh, it definitely has something incredible to teach me," she says, patting the orb fondly. "What's this about Ithea being a fire genasi, though?"
[23:52] <Muirfinn> "Most assuredly." Muirfinn offers the flower to Balyss. "If you think these are impressive, you should have met the angels I got them from."
[23:54] <Afina> "It sounds like you've been busy. Good work, Muirfinn. Good work indeed."
[23:55] <Muirfinn> Looking most pleased, Muirfinn says, "They will require much study, but that's half the fun!"
[23:56] <Kotono> Balyss takes the flower and coos, "Oh, the moonfire in here! It's gorgeous!"
[23:56] <Jaela> "Fire genasi?" Jaela repeats after Afina, since it still doesn't make sense even after thinking about it.
[23:56] <Kotono> "She drew from that Deck," Sylvie explains, "She got changed into that, and sought out Sharess for redress."
[23:56] <Jaela> Ah, of course. Jaela sighs.
[23:57] <Kotono> Here Elder Magi Tepen coughs, "To summarize, in exchange to being a champion for Sharess, she restored her feline form. Further, she took the magic the Deck put into her and made it into..." Here he pauses, sounding chargrinned, "A pyro-cat familiar for Ithea."
[23:59] <Afina> "Oh, that's nice. Familiars are useful," Afina nods as she fondles the orb. "Turning into a fire genasi and not even a pyrocat herself, though... that's a nasty change."
[00:02] <Kotono> "According to Simmer, the cat's unable to be burned, just like a fire elemental. Whenever it's not around Ithea, Simmer's playing with it," Tepen sounds faintly exasperated, "But all's well that ends well."
[00:03] * Jaela just decides to ignore the entire affair. "Is there anything pending?"
[00:03] <Muirfinn> "I suppose." Muirfinn flipflops his hand. "It all ended well enough."
[00:04] <Afina> "I'll have to go see her after I've had a look at this sunfire," Afina says. "Balyss, do you want to go to one of the labs now so we can puzzle these out together?"
[00:04] <Kotono> "Yes," Balyss adds. Meanwhile Tepen shakes his head, "Nothing immediate."
[00:06] * Jaela glances at Muirfinn, Vul'lath and Sylvie in turn before she can decide if she's free for the foreseeable future.
[00:06] <Afina> "Sylvie I'll catch you and Jaela later if that's alright?" she offers to the blonde who wanted the two of them before she goes off to unlock fiery secrets.
[00:07] * Muirfinn shakes his head. "We'll no doubt be working on these for a while."
[00:09] <Jaela> "I'll go do my own thing, then," Jaela voices, deciding to spend the time with Mirajane. "Later, guys."
[00:10] * Muirfinn waves offhandedly, clearly distracted.

[Corwin]

#d

[19:59] <Jaela> First of all, Jaela recruits Elena's help into arranging her magical luxury suite into allowing for a child. Once both comforts and protections have been properly established, Jaela stops by the temple to the Triune!
[20:02] <Kotono> You find Priest and Mei there. The latter holds your child to be, smiling at him as the child sleeps in her arms. Priest watches over this, a genial, kind expression of peace on his face.
[20:04] <Jaela> "Hey," Jaela greets them quietly, approaching. "I'm finally done with all the preparations. Do you two want to stop by and see if I've missed anything?"
[20:05] <Kotono> Priest comes forward, "It would be wise. The first time of motherhood is the hardest," Priest answers, "Have you decided on a name?"
[20:06] <Jaela> "Mirajane," Jaela responds, coming up to Mei to receive the child into her arms. "Growing up genderless will just be weird, so she will be a girl until she's old enough to decide for herself."
[20:07] <Kotono> Mei silently places the child into Jaela's arms, leaning in to kiss her forehead.
[20:08] <Kotono> "Mirajane?" Priest says, "Mira Jane or Mirajane?" Despite that he's smiling, "Why did you choose female?"
[20:09] * Jaela shrugs, taking care not to jar the baby. "Blame Hanna, she started it. And the latter. Let's go?"
[20:16] <Kotono> With that, the trio heads to Jaela's suites. On arrival, Mei looks around with wide eyes. Priest is far more prosaic about it, "Suites worthy of a king," he observes, "I did not believe you to have the tastes for this," he confesses.
[20:19] <Jaela> "I just wanted a change of pace," Jaela responds. "In the end, it's still just a place to stay, but at least I'm removed from the troops like this." She moves towards the crib set in a corner, with a large portion of the room appropriated for the baby's needs. "At least it means I can provide anything to Mirajane like this."
[20:24] <Kotono> Priest follows as Mei continues to examine everything with wide, wild eyed shock. "It seems gaudy," Priest replies as you reach the crib, "But I understand the reasonings for it."
[20:25] <Jaela> "It's fine if you get used to it," Jaela says, waving Mei in after she carefully places Mirajane in her crib. "I guess I need to add a personal touch to it some time. Any suggestions?"
[20:33] <Kotono> "A bough of holly and mistletoe," Priest says, "Over Mirajane's crib. The scent of the forest blowing over her." Mei approaches at last in the meanwhile.
[20:34] <Jaela> "I can do that," Jaela muses. "In fact, Elena, can you help?"
[20:34] <Kotono> As Mirajane sleeps, peacefully aslumber, Elena appears. "Yes? Help with what?"
[20:35] <Jaela> "A bough of holly and mistletoe," Jaela repeats for her benefit. "Think you could get some for Mirajane? Sounds like it helps kids sleep better."
[20:35] <Kotono> "I'll see if I can find one or I'll go send someone to get one," she replies, vanishing away.
[20:36] <Kotono> Meanwhile..."Waaaah...!" Mirajane stirs in her bed, a cry piercing the air.
[20:38] <Jaela> It can't be helped. With a thought, an apron appears over Jaela's armor, and she picks the baby up. "There, there," she murmurs, taking care to move without shaking her too much. For something with her degree of precision, it is an easy task, and then Jaela tries to keep Mirajane close to her and lull her back to sleep. If she were a child, she wouldn't want to spend that time awake either.
[20:45] <Kotono> Mirajane is held, but the crying doesn't cease. After a moment, Mei points at Jaela's bosom with a questioning look. "I fed her not long ago," Priest replies, with a hint of dry amusement, "She doesn't have the needs of a normal child."
[20:47] <Jaela> "It's not how it works anyway, just adopting a baby wouldn't change me like that," Jaela mutters in embarrassment, crossing her room and back. She will give this attempt to lull Mirajane to sleep a while longer rather than giving up right away.
[20:58] <Kotono> Mirajane's cries quiet down as you walk, sleep coming back to her by the time you've reached her crib again.
[20:59] * Jaela keeps Mirajane in her arms for now, continuing to walk with a slow, measured gait.
[21:11] <Kotono> Mei follows, watching the baby with a contented smile. Priest stays where he is, and in a soft voice, "Enjoy these moments of peace, for newborns rarely give their parents much of it." Priest says.
[21:13] <Jaela> "Peace feels uncomfortable, anyway," Jaela responds just as quietly. "If anything, I'm worried over what to do when I have to leave to kill our enemies. Should I hire a fulltime maid?"
[21:14] <Kotono> "You could rely on Elena." Priest says, the hints of a smile coming to his face, "In a way, she mothers much of Aurora. She appears when we call for her and helps us, after all."
[21:16] <Jaela> "I considered it, but I couldn't tell her to put the Aurora on hold. If I had to leave for hours or even days, it's not like she can refuse to answer to her name. And I don't want Mirajane left alone either." She glances at Mei. "Are you interested, yourself? It might mean spending time in this gaudy room...."
[21:19] <Kotono> Mei blushes a moment, but quickly nods, smiling. She leans in again, kissing Mirajane's forehead.
[21:20] * Jaela will just have to not die again and be sure to keep on returning.
[21:24] <Kotono> As you savor this moment of peace, Elena reappears, "Jaela," she says, normal voiced. That's enough to make Mirajane stir, starting to cry all over, "There-ooops!" Reddening, "Sorry! Sorry! It's just that there's an army arriving outside!"
[21:26] <Jaela> "An army?" Hmm, the only question is which one. "Let's go see it with everyone, Mirajane," Jaela tells the baby, and redirects the portal to and from her quarters to lead to the courtyard before heading out.
[21:50] <Kotono> Heading out, you come to Aurora's courtyard. Outside you can see an army gathering - gleaming in glorious armor, a celestial host before you. At the head of them is an elf woman, hair red as a newbloomed rose. Raising a hand up, you can see she wears leather gloves to go with heavy armor.
[21:51] <Jaela> A fellow redhead! Jaela strides over to the elf, a smile on her face.
[21:54] <Kotono> She approaches, offering her hand out, "Jaela of the Aurora?" she asks, voice melodious and cultured.
[21:56] <Jaela> "That's right," Jaela responds, shifting Mirajane into the crook of her left arm so that she could observe the army gathered before them. She takes the elf's hand, shaking it. "This is Mirajane. You caught us just as we were settling in. Funny how things work, isn't it?"
[21:59] <Kotono> "Oh!" Looking to the child, "This is no place for a child, but I didn't even know you were a mother."
[22:00] <Jaela> "Don't worry, even I'm not crazy enough to take a child into battle," Jaela tells her with a grin. "And this is recent. We'll be sure to get you caught up on all you need to know about the Aurora, but proper introductions go first?"
[22:03] <Kotono> "Lady Rosa Unchuar," she shakes Jaela's hand, a good, strong grip. "Blessed be the Triune."
[22:07] <Jaela> "A pleasure," Jaela responds, nodding at the praise to the Triune goddess. Once her hand is freed, she gestures to her sides. "These are Dame Meillarberyl, Voice of the Triune and a fellow Knight of the Melding of the Three, and Priest, one of Lady Angharradh's top healers specializing in resurrections and new life, as well as the head of a coven of likeminded clergy. Of me, you were no doubt informed."
[22:10] <Kotono> Handshakes go all around, murmured greetings and other pleasant things. "Is there anything we need to know or do before entering?"
[22:14] <Jaela> "Elena, the army before me is cleared for entrance," Jaela speaks up clearly. Then, returning her attention to Rosa, she says, "A few simple things, ahead of the tour. The temple to the Triune is right there in the courtyard, a bit off to the side and surrounded by greenery. You would not be able to miss it, and any faithful is always welcome at any time. The fortress operates via portals; trying to get anywhere by walking or flying is more often than not a futile effort. Calling out Elena's name is a way to alert her to anything you need to urgently pass on, to find out anything about the fortress and its inhabitants you have clearing to know, or to help yourself get around. Finally, some of the inhabitants might seem disturbing at first," Jaela continues, thinking of the phase spiders and Canderella, "but in case of a doubt, consult with one of us before anything else. Naturally, the same extends to your troops."
[22:25] <Kotono> "Understood. They'll be briefed," Rosa says, "I'll do so before they enter."
[22:26] <Jaela> "Any questions of your own?" Jaela wonders. "Despite how it must have come across, we're very relaxed outside of battles, and we value our troops. If there is anything we can do for those fighting for us, they just need to name it. And if Aurora can't cater to that just yet, we simply upgrade it until it can."
[22:30] <Kotono> "Not at the moment, but there will be later," Rosa says, "For now, the troops take priority."
[22:32] * Jaela nods. "There is plenty of space in the barracks, and you can pick any open room in the officer's quarters for yourself," she tells Rosa. "The cafeteria is very easy to use, and only one's imagination is the limit to what it could serve." She pauses then, and glances ahead at the troops. "How about we give you time to talk to your forces, for now? Once they've settled in, I can see about giving you that promised tour of the Aurora."
[22:41] <Kotono> "So be it," Rosa nods, "Until we meet again." With a salute she turns back, going to her troops.
[22:43] * Jaela returns the salute with a briefly materialized Val'Finnegan, before she stores it away once more and turns towards the baby in her arms. "How was it, Mirajane? Wasn't it a nice army? Yes it was~"
[22:48] <Kotono> Priest watches on with a bemused smile, "You're taking to this well."
[22:48] <Jaela> "She's a redhead," Jaela responds happily. "I know our Arvandor army branch is in good hands."
[22:50] <Kotono> As you speak, the white hair of Mirajane reddens, as if turning from white to pink to a deep, vibrant red. "That-oh!" Priest stops entirely at this.
[22:51] <Jaela> "See? Mirajane knows it too. Don't you? That's a good girl! You'll have an army just like that if you grow up right!"

[Corwin]

#ed

[19:57] <Kotono> After a hard day of training and enjoying her restored body, Ithea heads to her quarters. On coming in, she finds 27 asleep on her bed. Not awry at all there. However, Rukkig is asleep atop 27, curled up in a cat ball and just as much aslumber.
[20:02] * Ithea blinks at the sight and then smiles. Well, hopefully that's a sign that the two are going to get along. Taking off her armor, she grabs a seat and rests from the training, just watching the two sleep for a while.
[20:04] <Kotono> As you watch, 27 stirs slightly. From his mouth comes, "The Father is not your battle..." He murmurs, "...Find what was with the original Valgadda(Which is No More) Codex."
[20:09] * Ithea frowns a bit at that, resisting the urge to sigh at another mysterious uttering coming from 27. Of course. Still, the duskblade scoots her chair closer as she watches 27, waiting to see if he says anything more, like where to find the original of that codex or more about...about 'Father'.
[20:13] <Kotono> "Aameul desired to consume the Father as well, while Hethradiah desired to torment the abomination they had unleashed. In the argument that followed, the Father was able to escape." 27 murmurs further as Rukkig's tail twitches, 27's heart-sword lightly thrusting out at the same time. "It may be that means to battle back the spawns of madness beyond our Creation could be effective against
[20:13] <Kotono> the Father."
[20:16] * Ithea keeps listening, as she ponders what's been said so far.
[20:20] <Kotono> "Weal and woe, all within the dark sapphire," 27 continues to murmur, "Kalembar is High Vandar's tragedy and tribute. This is High Vandar's tribute. Elena may die, but Galariel must live."
[20:23] * Ithea wonders if 27 is still talking about the same thing now. What would Makaril, Elena and Galariel all have to do with Father?
[20:24] <Ithea> ooc: what's high vandar? knowledge check for that?
[20:24] <Kotono> OOC: K:A.
[20:24] <Ithea> ooc: also, any way to tell what dark sapphire refers to?
[20:24] <Kotono> OOC: Not offhand.
[20:25] <Ithea> roll d20+32 K:A
[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Ithea rolls d20+32 K:A and gets 35." [d20=3]
[20:30] <Kotono> "Morniel lies and manipulates..." 27 continues as Ithea draws a blank on High Vandar. "I fear for the future. Medi awaits. Lo, did the infernal host ride into the last sanctuary, Kalembar and Makaril leading the final battle. Fate's chains grow heavier. The Razor Throne watches and desires, and will offer all the wealth of a kingdom above your own."
[20:37] <Ithea> And now Morniel again. Ithea wishes it was easier to decipher what 27 means to say whenever he speaks. Is 27 saying there's something wrong with forming bonds with Celestia? That's one thing Morniel has been trying to help with, but that being a bad thing for Aurora doesn't remotely make sense to Ithea. The mention of a last sanctuary, Makaril and fate however worry her more, and she thinks a meeting with Makaril will be needed very soon.
[20:43] <Kotono> "Gift Rosa with greater endurance. The silver fairy is not what she appears to be. The first dawn of the new Lifasa must be perfect, or all will be for naught.  The last sunset of the old Lifasa must be shattered, or all will be for naught. Yesterday a new life was created with love within Aurora. They must hurry."
[20:49] <Ithea> 'Old Lifasa? New Lifasa?' Ithea thinks with a frown. Not wanting to miss anything, she just keeps listening in until 27 awakens, at which time she'll have to seek out the others and share 27's latests ramblings.
[21:08] <Kotono> "It was made by the Glasae Queen, Empress of the Fey Marches. The crawling children want to see Mother again." At this 27 yawns and opens his eyes, "..Anarch?" he murmurs, "Sleepy."
[21:28] <Ithea> "You were talking in your sleep again, 27," Ithea comments, musing what he's had to say. "That might be why you're still sleepy."
[21:29] <Kotono> "Sleepy.." 27 repeats, closing his eyes. He drifts back off to sleep, leaving Ithea be.
[21:34] * Ithea gets up and leaves 27 and Rukkig to their sleep, as she goes outside her room and then calls Elena, hoping to find out where some of the others are to share her news. Assuming the spirit was listening in after her name was mentioned though, Elena likely already knows what she wants to do.
[21:50] <Kotono> Elena so appears, "Hi," sh esays, "What do you need?"
[21:59] <Ithea> "Hi, Elena. I needed to get the other generals together if they're around. 27's been talking in his sleep again. About Father, Makaril, Morniel, and other...stuff," Ithea says. Guess Elena hadn't been listening in.
[22:02] <Kotono> "Okay," Nodding, "There's an army here that I just sent Jaela to meet, but I'll get the others," she announces, "Meeting room, right?"
[22:02] * Ithea nods.
[22:03] <Kotono> "I'll get Muirfinn too, since he's so interested in the Father," Elena says, "Anyone else?"
[22:08] <Ithea> "Not right now. The five of us will do," Ithea says with a shake of her head.

[Corwin]

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[20:38] <Kotono> AFter days and days of study, Afina takes a well earned break. She's resting in her quarters when Muirfinn comes by, seeking her council...OOC: Goa head, yo utwo.
[20:41] * Muirfinn knocks politely at the door, awaiting response.
[20:42] <Afina> "Come in," Afina calls distractedly from where she sits on the windowsill, looking out over Ysgard and letting her brain decompress after working so hard to puzzle out sunfire.
[20:44] * Muirfinn opens the door, stepping in. "Afina, I was wondering if you had a few spare moments to discus something."
[20:45] <Afina> "Hmm? What is it, Muirfinn?" Afina asks, looking over.
[20:48] <Muirfinn> "I found some references to a Queen Glasae in an old document Tannin provided on the Father. I spoke with Lady Skye before you returned, and she said that I should seek your help in contacting her." Muirfinn says. "She also seemed to be displeased about discussing her, and I was hoping you could shed light on why."
[20:50] <Afina> roll 1d20+32 nature, I was a Summer fey!
[20:50] * Hatbot --> "Afina rolls 1d20+32 nature, I was a Summer fey! and gets 49." [1d20=17]
[21:07] <Afina> "Ahh. I suppose Skye is a Spring fey..." Afina muses while looking out the window as she considers why a commoner like herself would be asked. "Queen Glasae is an embodiment - perhaps even the embodiment of high Summer, when life is at its strongest and most vital, burning bright and strong. She is not part of any of the Courts, however, not even the Seelie or Unseelie. She is alone."
[21:07] <Afina> Turning back to Muirfinn as she explains all of that, "I do not know how to contact her, though. I had never left Lifasa, not even to visit the sylvan realms."
[21:11] * Muirfinn nods. "Alas. Skye had more information on that, and suggested that I ask you or Queen Ilsenine. I will have to wait for Ilsenine to return, then."
[21:14] <Afina> "Muirfinn," Afina speaks up now, urgency buried in her placid tone, "We fey are isolated and private amongst others, but amongst each other we are all connected. For one to be isolated even then... there must be a reason. Think carefully about pursuing her."
[21:15] <Muirfinn> "Yes, I had thought of that. It's good to hear confirmation." Her association with Father sets me even more on edge. I wish I knew what her connection to it really was."
[21:18] <Afina> "Father is undead. Queen Glasae is life and vitality," Afina retorts even despite her warning. "They could not be allies."
[21:18] <Muirfinn> "Which makes me wonder why she was mentioned." Muirfinn responds.
[21:21] <Muirfinn> "It's just as well. I'll do all the research I can before I decide how to proceed. There was another entry, however, that may pertain to you." Muirfinn says.
[21:22] <Afina> "I do not have an answer for you," Afina shakes her head. "What else?"
[21:26] <Muirfinn> Pulling the scroll from his backpack, Muirfinn reads aloud, "...ness beyond our Creation could be effective against the Father. I do not know, for such means are vanishingly rare. However, there is one flaw in this premise. The Father is a priest. The Beyond rejects divine power and is nearly immune to it. This may be nothing more than addled speculation of madmen and demons forced to
[21:26] <Muirfinn> speak the truth."
[21:26] <Muirfinn> "I believe it may be referencing the Blade of Endings." Muirfinn says, rolling up the scroll again and replacing it in his pack.
[21:29] * Afina starts to laugh, although it's a humourless one. "I suppose that's one way of looking at it. We'll see if Father shows up again."
[21:34] <Muirfinn> "As much as I'd like to say that I hope not..." Muirfinn says. "I've seen more and more signs of him in both my studies and my own recent private adventures. The task to purify the amulet took me to the Deep Ethereal. While I was there, I came across the man who was the deathdrinker's companion spirit. Flayed alive and worse, nearby I heard what I beleive to be prayers to the Father. I
[21:34] <Muirfinn> don't believe this will go away on its own. We will likely have to confront the Father someday soon, and the thought of such does not fill me with so much terror as a desire to destroy him."
[21:35] <Afina> "That's a good attitude to keep, Muirfinn. Fear just gets you or the people around you killed," Afina nods approvingly.
[21:37] * Muirfinn nods. "Something so vile might feed on the fear it spreads too. I will keep you and the others apprised of my progress on this. If you find anything regarding this, or hear mention of it, I would appreciate you letting me know. The more information I have, the better prepared I can be."
[21:39] <Afina> "Just remember who our greatest enemies are," Afina reminds him.
[21:41] <Muirfinn> "Of course. I'm also thinking of the potential benefits of destroying the Father. The attention it would garner us from the various celestial groups could be very useful. It will be no easy task, though. From what I have read, the Father is the progeny of both Demogorgon and Pale Night." Muirfinn shakes his head. "Destroying the Father, even reaching him, will likely be an incredible
[21:41] <Muirfinn> undertaking."
[21:45] <Afina> "And we already have one incredible undertaking to deal with. If Father comes, let him come. Ignoring the devils to focus on this new enemy is folly," she concludes, fluttering off the windowsill and deeming this to have been enough rest. "Is that everything, Muirfinn?"
[21:46] <Muirfinn> "It is."
[21:48] <Afina> "Alright then," Afina flies out past the tortle to see to other matters.
[21:49] * Muirfinn heads off as well!

[Corwin]

#ed

[22:13] <Kotono> Soon enough the generals of Aurora and Muirfinn gather. Elena lingers for the moment, waiting on Ithea...
[22:14] <Ithea> "Alright, so I asked for you all since 27's been speaking again. Jaela's apparently busy, but we can fill her in later," Ithea starts to say. "He was talking about Father at first, but then things went on to stuff about Makaril and Kalembar, about the Aurora and Lifasa, and about Morniel."
[22:14] <Afina> "Start with Makaril?" Afina suggests since that sounds most likely to be time relevant.
[22:15] * Muirfinn listens attentively!
[22:17] * Ithea nods. "I was planning to, actually, since I was a bit concerned with what was said," Ithea says as she repeats what was said starting with the mention of the dark sapphire, Elena and Galariel, a last sanctuary and battle, and fate's chains. "That last part is what worries me. Spies might have gotten into their base or something from the sound of things and a last battle...well, that doesn't sound good for Makaril."
[22:18] <Ithea> "Elena and Galariel possibly dying is also concerning, of course," the catgirl quickly adds as she briefly looks towards Elena with some concern.
[22:20] * Muirfinn raises an eyebrow at that, but listens on.
[22:22] <Afina> "Can you die as long as Aurora stands?" Afina asks Elena.
[22:23] <Kotono> "I don't think I can," Elena replies dubiously, "But um...let's not find out!"
[22:24] <Kotono> "It's been awhile since I've had a 27 headache," Adrian rubs his temples, before going to hold his amulet. "There's a whole lot of headaches in all fo that."
[22:25] <Afina> "Okay, to try and avoid any last battle for Makaril, lets put killing that wyrm helping Harkin at the top of our current priorities," Afina says. "We'll need to prepare a mission to Lifasa soon."
[22:26] * Muirfinn nods. "That sounds like the best choice to circumvent this."
[22:27] <Ithea> "27 jumped around with what he was saying too, I'm not entirely sure if some of the other things he said apply to that either. Like near the end, he mentioned something about old Lifasa's sunset needing to be shattered. Which could mean that Makaril is meant to lose? I don't really know, that's why I wanted to get everyone together," Ithea admits with a grimace. "That sort of interpretation doesn't ring true to me."
[22:28] * Ithea pauses and says, "Actually, I might as well just cover everything he said in order, we can start commenting what we think is meant regarding Makaril and go from there to other topics."
[22:28] * Ithea starts repeating what 27 said, just so everyone has the same information to work with.
[22:29] <Afina> "Who or what is Kalembar?"
[22:30] <Ithea> "Kalembar is Makaril's weapon," Ithea says easily enough.
[22:30] <Kotono> "Speaking of," Gisfal says, "High Vandar? Does anyone know what that is?"
[22:30] <Afina> "Ahh, I'd forgotten... he did talk about it a lot, didn't he?" Afina shakes her head.
[22:30] <Ithea> "Remember, he mentioned something about wanting to test it against dragons?"
[22:31] <Ithea> "I didn't have any clue about that, Gisfal. It's clearly important, but...I was just drawing a blank."


[22:32] <Kotono> OOC: Anyone here can make K:P on it if you care to.
[22:32] <Ithea> ooc: didn't you say K:A last time?
[22:32] <Afina> roll 1d20+30 I do know about planes now
[22:32] * Hatbot --> "Afina rolls 1d20+30 I do know about planes now and gets 37." [1d20=7]
[22:32] <Ithea> ooc: mind you, my bonus was the same either way.
[22:33] <Kotono> OOC: K:A, excuse me.
[22:33] <Afina> OOC: same mod
[22:33] <Kotono> OOC: Typo, so used to K:P.
[22:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+26 Gisfal
[22:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+26 Gisfal and gets 40." [1d20=14]

[22:34] <Kotono> Afina draws a blank, while Gisfal frowns, "Now that I think about it, I think I recall a lich named that, or with that title," he finally says, "But I don't recall anything else."
[22:35] <Afina> "Didn't he say his sword was a gift from Mystra?"
[22:37] <Ithea> "It was. A gift...for rescuing some of her people from a lich," Ithea says with a frown. "So that's where this High Vandar comes in?"
[22:39] <Kotono> "High Vandar's tragedy and tribute," Adrian murmurs that line in particular, a frown on his face, "It sounds gloomy - something like that Makaril killed the High Vandar and that was his reward?"
[22:42] <Ithea> "I suppose. But this would have happened ages ago, so I don't know if it is actually relevant. The blade seems the important thing here, it was mentioned more than Makaril. Maybe the mention of Elena and Galariel was that this blade is what could kill them or something?" Ithea throws out there.
[22:43] <Kotono> "What exactly can Kalembar do?" Gisfal inquires, "It sounds like more than just another magic sword."
[22:43] <Afina> "It destroys creatures of magic," Afina catches on that. "So we don't want the devils to defeat Makaril and claim the blade to use against us."
[22:43] <Ithea> "That might be the whole point of the warning," Ithea says with a nod.
[22:44] <Ithea> 'Well, and 27's way of saying he doesn't like Elena, maybe,' Ithea doesn't add.
[22:44] <Kotono> "I worried that the rebels on Lifasa are going to be found out," Adrian says, "We should have a way to evaculate them safely in case they're found out. At worst, they can always join us here in Aurora rather than being wiped out."
[22:46] <Afina> "We should prepare Aurora for entering the fray if it comes to a final battle like that," Afina agrees, "But in the meantime launching spoiling attacks on the devils and their dragon ally should delay or prevent it occuring."
[22:47] * Muirfinn nods at Adrian. "Perhaps a contingent Plane Shift or something of the like?"
[22:49] <Kotono> "Also, what matter does the Razor Throne have in all this?" Gisfal continues, "You mentioned that blighted, miserable pile of flesh as well. Have you clashed with Malcanthet's brood before?"
[22:49] <Afina> "No," Afina shakes her head. "Canderella suggested killing a green dragon on her part of the Abyss but that's the extent of our involvement there."
[22:51] <Kotono> "Meddling," Adrian sighs, "It sounds like all things are normal there. At least anything she throws at us won't be ugly."
[22:53] <Afina> "Oh hurray," Afina deadpans, glaring at Adrian.
[22:53] <Kotono> Adrian returns the look completely unruffled, "What? If we're going to have to fight demons, can't we at least fight ones that are easy on the eyes?"
[22:54] <Afina> "Pretty fiends are the kind that people get stupid ideas about 'redeeming' rather than just killing," Afina explains her reservations.
[22:55] <Kotono> "I guarantee you," Adrian smirks now, "As Ithea as my witness, I'll personally stab to death any too pretty fiend that tries that."
[22:55] <Ithea> "Your fiancee will be pleased to know that," Ithea says drily.
[22:56] * Muirfinn shakes his head. "Back on topic. Do we expect any opposition from the Abyss on this then?"
[22:57] <Kotono> "Nothing organized, but this means Malcanthet might meddle," Gisfal replies, giving Adrian a long, disapproving look.
[22:58] * Muirfinn nods. "Unsurprising. We should prepare for it and plan ahead."
[22:58] <Kotono> Adrian coughs into his hand, "In any case-" But he's stopped by Gisfal, "There's one question I'd like to raise as well."
[22:58] <Ithea> "Because of Father, Willim, or just for the shits and giggles because they're demons?" Ithea can't help but ask.
[22:58] * Muirfinn looks at Ithea pointedly. "Yes."
[22:59] <Kotono> "How reliable are these prophecies? What agenda does the provider of them have?" Gisfal asks, "The fragment about Morniel disturbs me - his conduct is beyond reproach, as is his reputation. Why disparage him?"
[23:01] <Ithea> "The only thing I could think of is that 27 is against us making friends with Celestia. Given he's chaos' herald..." Ithea says with a helpless shrug. "And honestly, 27 hates Tannin too, and nobody can figure out why. Neither of them has ever given us -any- reason to doubt them."
[23:01] <Afina> "They come from the slaad lord Ygorl, so his bias is obvious," Afina says as it relates to Morniel, "But in the main he has been reliable and should not be ignored just because of a few personal vendettas."
[23:03] <Kotono> "No use for Celestia for him," Gisfal grunts, "Another force trying to meddle in Aurora's affairs. Medi's legacy seems to invite it."
[23:03] <Muirfinn> "Of course it does. Big flying superfortress demiplane. Everyone wants a scoop of the pudding." Muirfinn scoffs lightly. "It is up to us to choose who will best aid us."
[23:04] <Ithea> "On the plus side, at least 27 hasn't decided to hate Rukkig. That would have been annoying to deal with...not that any of you probably care particularly about that," Ithea mumbles the last part.
[23:05] <Kotono> "Who's Rukkig?" Adrian queries right back, "New recruit?"
[23:05] <Ithea> "Familiar," Ithea corrects.
[23:06] <Kotono> "Oh, what type of familiar?" he asks, "I twouldn't happen to be a cat, would it?"
[23:09] <Ithea> "It would. A fire cat, to be specific. It's a story involving Lady Bast," Ithea says drily as she crosses her arms. "Just remember what happened the -last- time you went too far with the cat jokes, General Adrian."